The Voice of Van Buren County - June 2, 2020

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Coronavirus By the numbers/May 31

Van Buren County • 0 active positive cases • 534 negative tests • 2 deaths

Arkansas • 7,253 positive cases • 5,275 recoveries • 1,845 active cases • 115 hospitalized • 27 on ventilators • 133 deaths

Cases continue climb in state

A lightning strike at the home of Jeff Burgess, near Crabtree, burned this outbuilding during a recent severe thunderstorm. Burgess said he awoke in the night to a very loud clap of thunder, but went back to sleep, not discovering the damage until the next morning.

(Photo by Jeff Burgess)

April sales tax Clinton received $83,437 in revenue from its 1 percent sales tax, collected in April and reported in May. Shirley received $2,308 from its 1 percent tax, and Fairfield Bay got $42,708 from its 1.5 percent sales tax.

Year ago figures were: Clinton - $77,472; Shirley $2,335; and Fairfield Bay - $24,197.

Van Buren County has two 1 percent sales taxes, one for general revenue and one dedicated to construction bonds for the hospital.

The general revenue tax is divided among the county and its four incorporated towns based on population. Those figures for the same period are: Van Buren County, $252,604 (includes both taxes); Clinton, $22,439; Damascus, $2,156; Fairfield Bay, $18,584; and Shirley, $2,509.

Year ago figures were: Van Buren County - $254,392; Clinton - $22,598; Damascus - $2,171; Fairfield Bay - $18,716; and Shirley $2,527.

Figures are provided by the Arkansas Municipal League.

The number of coronavirus cases in the state continue a steady rise with 236 new cases reported Saturday and 240 additional cases on Sunday.

Many of the new Covid-19 cases are from Washington, Sevier, Benton and St. Francis counties.

Several hundred are poultry industry workers.

Health officials are concerned that large gatherings of protesters in cities throughout the nation, including Little Rock and Conway, are going to add to the numbers.

In counties surrounding Van Buren

County, there are active cases in Stone (1); Searcy (1); Cleburne (1); Faulkner (7); and Pope (57).

Conway County is not reporting any active cases.

At the May 26 Covid-19 meeting among Clinton officials, Fire Chief DL Webb mentioned that as the states begin to “re-open,” the time between Phase One and Two could be extended. Baseball Commissioner Craig Clute agreed and said the prospect of beginning baseball in mid-June is still viable.

Webb stated that Clinton needed to

submit a plan to the Arkansas Department of Health for each activity planned, such as baseball, Archey Fest, and the Archey Fork Car Show. City attorney Chad Brown said he will work with the city supervisors in drafting those letters. Waymon Bruce with the Alread fireworks show and Paul Rhoda of the Archey Fork Car Club were contacted and made aware of the process of contacting the Arkansas Department of Health and they agreed to comply.

Tim Clark will also submit a plan for the bass tournament which will be held on

July 13-14. Charles Wilson was confident that the parks and recreation department could have hand sanitizer in place and enough seating for spectators while remaining safe for baseball events.

Signage and individual waivers will be included as well.

Jason Hayes said plans still call for Archey Fest to be held at the end of June with carnival rides still being discussed. Charles Wilson hopes to move the Soap Box derby races to “Yellow Jacket Hill” allowing for a wider viewing and participant base.

County businesses get grants The Arkansas Department of Commerce has released records showing which business owners have received grants.

Among the almost 8,000 grants were a few to Van Buren County businesses.

According to the

department’s records, those are: Zumba w/Karla Jones 4/29/20 Clinton Butler, LLC 4/29/20 Rabbit Ridge Farms, LLC, Bee Branch, 4/29/20 Noacon Inc., Shirley, 4/29/20

Bistro Management Co. 4/29/20 The grant program is meant to help businesses cover Covid-19-related expenses, such as buying cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment and restocking supplies. In a

legislative meeting last week, officials said the funds can be used to cover other costs, such as marketing.

More than 12,000 businesses have applied for grants. The average grant awarded was $10,991.

Child hunger relief efforts coming

By U.S. Sen. John Boozman

Arkansas children struggling with hunger during this public health crisis will be getting additional support now that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the state’s operational plan for the

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program.

Created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the program provides assistance to families of children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals who have been unable to

benefit from these programs while closures are in place.

Over 300,000 children in Arkansas are eligible for assistance during the academic year. With schools closed, the pressure on parents to provide their children healthy meals has intensified.

Many of these families were already struggling to make ends meet before Covid-19 appeared. They now find themselves facing even more difficult financial hardships as a result.

See Hunger on page 6

Police make felony arrests A Clinton man was arrested after the car in which he was riding was stopped on Highway 16 West for having only one headlight, according to an affidavit.

Clinton Police Officer Derek Adams stated that both passenger and driver became “increasingly nervous” as he talked with them during the May 25 stop. They gave Adams consent to search, the report states.

The officer discovered a sock containing a sandwich bag with a crystalline substance in it,

the affidavit for arrest states. The suspected controlled substance weighed 8 grams, according to the report.

David Allen Blankenship, 52, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance - Schedule I/II, methamphetamine or cocaine, a Class D felony.

Michael Lee Peeks, 20, of North Little Rock has been charged with battery, a Class B felony.

Peeks is accused of taking the keys out of a truck belonging to Robby Reed

on Foster Cemetery Road on May 27, 2020, then jumping on Reed and punching him in the head when Reed stepped out of the truck, according to an affidavit for arrest.

Reed fled the scene but was later transported by helicopter to a Memphis hospital. He will require surgery for his injuries, the affidavit states.

When Sheila Lavern Brown was stopped on Scotland Formosa Road in January by Sheriff Lucas Emberton, she

acknowledged having a meth pipe in the car, according to an affidavit for arrest.

Emberton released Brown with the stipulation that she contact him later and work with him, the report states. She did not contact him and charges of have now been filed.

Brown, 51, of Little Rock has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony; and improper use of registration.

Pretty in white - Clematis, a long-lived perennial vine, plays an important role in flower gardens. (Photo by Vaiva Pack)

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Bashing journalists is yesterday’s news Opinion My Turn

By Anita Tucker

Back in the ’70s, reporters gained almost a hero status. Woodward and Bernstein uncovering the Watergate cover-up; publishing of the Pentagon papers; reporting about the My Lai massacre were just a few examples of the good work reporters were doing.

Over the years, the public’s respect for journalists eroded to the point that now all we hear about is “fake news” and lies.

Recently, the criticism was aimed squarely at me. “Your profession is full of liars, ignorance, and self-serving individuals who are usually wrong.” Another critic accused me of causing “stinks.”

I have been in the

newspaper business for 40 years. In those years, I have worked at a newspaper that lost a reporter who was garroted in Peru while trying to investigate a drug cartel. Another reporter I worked with was covering a riot when she was pulled by her hair from her car through a window. I have seen several reporters arrested or threatened with arrest for being at the scene of a fire or car wreck or shooting - basically, for doing their job.

Just last weekend, I watched a CNN reporter get arrested in Minneapolis even after identifying himself and showing his credentials.

Other reporters were hit with rubber bullets and tear gas. These reporters are putting their very lives on the line to keep us informed.

But, in 40 years, I have never worked with a reporter who deliberately lied in a news story. That is not to say

mistakes don’t happen.

Many times, a reporter is misled or told untruths for one reason or another. I have been lied to by politicians, sheriffs, CEOs and others.

Maybe more research should be done sometimes, but I have seen no intentional fabrications among my colleagues.

Journalism is an honorable profession mostly filled by decent, ethical people. And the American public needs us. Stop bashing and taunting and insulting.

That is so yesterday.

er related uses.”

I would not call it a “shelter” anymore since it no longer accepts owner surrenders and apparently magically makes pit bulls and mixes disappear after five days (they do not use the word “euthanize”).

It has, to my knowledge, never regularly provided low cost spay and neuter services.

Do they still adopt out dogs locally or are they all sent to Northern rescues?

I remember the time, pre-SNYP, when you could actually visit the shelter and look at the dogs and cats that were there awaiting adoption. The last time I was there, that was no longer allowed, and it had nothing to do with Covid-19.

I’ve been looking over SNYP Arkansas’ lease with the county and city. SNYP pays $10 to lease the facility.

In return, the agreement says: “SNYP Arkansas agrees to use the leased premises for the purpose of operating an animal shelter, ani- The Pit Files Monica West writes mal adoption services, low cost spay and neu- this about her pit bull: Our pit bull is a big ter services, and for oth-

Bella Luna and her kitten settle in for a nap.

(Photo submitted by Monica McWilliams West)

baby. We named her Bella Luna because she is all white and we adopted her during the super moon. My son was 4 years old. That was six years ago and she will still sit outside his bedroom door and cry

Reactive, not a proactive society Opinion

By Jeff Stansbery

Having witnessed the events in the last few months with the coronavirus and the last few days with the brutal strangulation death of George Floyd, I began to reflect on a dangerous common thread which seems to instigate not only the hostility, but fear and anxiety which has been thrust upon the nation.

Let's backtrack and trace the cause and effect of reactivism for it leaves an indelible footprint as it walks through the streets of our nation. The most recent events were spurred by anger. A police officer, whose job is to protect and serve, reacted with violence on a man who was unarmed and in a helpless situation. Citizens, in turn, reacted to the act of violence with protest, violence, anger and retaliation. Law enforcement, in turn, reacted to the violence of the protesters with retaliation and violence.

Media, of course, were covering the events reacting with their own opinions.

Sadly, we witness that the ones hurt the most from this reactivism are those who are undeserving of the vi-

olence perpetrated on them. Many of those protesters are not activists. They are "reactivists." Their reactions cause other reactions that spur other reactions. Those hurt by this reactivism are people like George Floyd, who did not do anything to deserve the atrocities inflicted on him. There are those whose only fault was to have a business in the vicinity of where these violent reactivists have burned and looted. Reactivism injures and destroys lives and families. No good is ever achieved by these violent means. Many have exploited the chaos by taking advantage of the situation and instigating extreme violence to exploit it for personal gain (stealing, burning, pillaging, etc.) Policies aren't changed because of it - only more reactivism.

Those angry protesters usually don’t focus their rage in the proper direction. Burning your own community and attacking those who are only trying to do their job does not help change policy. Once again, police must react to the violence around them. Those people who are innocent victims of violent attacks are not the ones responsible for the policies.

But they are the ones

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who are hurt by the violence. These people can't change law, precedence or procedure.

The only way to change our reactive society is with proactive policy. It is quite simple.

Making a person accountable and responsible for their actions requires an aggressive clear policy and procedure that defines a person's job to the extent of reasonable, safe policy, knowing that any abuse of that policy in any way would be met with immediate dismissal and swift justice. Of course, those who make the policy must be responsible for being sure that it is being complied with. Unfortunately, because of all the reactivism, which has caused mayhem and destruction, the real issues may never be ad-

dressed. Therefore, the necessary changes and justice for George Floyd may never be seen.

How sad.

Then, we have a situation where a virus is unleashed on the world. The first reaction appears to be to minimize the dangers of Covid-19. That reaction caused delay so that the whole world has had to react with self-defense and self-survival tactics, including travel restrictions, social distancing, masks, etc. Then, this reaction caused businesses to close down, many to never return, causing people to be unemployed and families to suffer.

Proaction isn't much in play during this pandemic.

Individual self-immunizing isn't discussed much. Proactive use of detox-

ing the body to help build personal immunity is not talked about.

Reacting with defensive measures only has caused another reaction: Fear. And this fear has caused so many extreme reactions - including many of the restrictions we are witnessing all over this nation.

This reactivism has made me wonder - will we ever begin to aggressively and proactively address issues in our society, changing polices that are outdated, defective or unreliable, rather than merely reacting and being defensive about these issues?

if she can’t be next to him. Recently she has taken on a new role as momma to our kitten. She is an absolute sweetheart and it bothers me so much that pit bulls have gotten such a bad reputation.

Are you a daddy’s girl?

Did you have the best father ever?

Father’s Day is coming up.

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Resort GM resigns Tommy Hoffman has resigned as general manager of the Fairfield Bay Resorts.

The retirement al-

ready has taken affect and board representatives are working with each department until Hoffman is replaced,

according to Resort officials.

Hoffman became interim general manager replacing Rocky Nickles in the summer of 2019.

Teachers group announces winner James & Joyce Burns

with. If you have Scotland News call 592Scotland 3935 by Friday afterThis week went by noon and we will get it so very very fast. I think into the paper. when we stay home and do not go anywhere the days just go by. Then the days turn into weeks and into months and now almost six months have gone by. That is one-half of the year. I think that is the reason it is so important to have schedules and projects so we feel that we have accomplished something every day. I hope things Jeff Burgess get better so I can open the studio and get life at Crabtree All EH clubhouse least half way normal.

Last Saturday was activities, in Rupert, are a nice day and sever- cancelled this week.

The Volunteer Fire al horses and riders as well as teams and wag- Department meeting, ons, met at the Scot- normally the first Thursland School and went day of the month, is on the trail ride that was cancelled. For info call cancelled the week- Tammy Webb, 253end before. Everyone 5071.

Friday the full moon shared a great day.

Scotland Com- is official at 2:12 p.m. munity lost two well- In Colonial areas it was known residents this called the Strawberry week. Gean Black and Full Moon as the strawJulia Standridge, both berry harvest would bepassed away and their gin about this time. The services were held this harvest here has been week. Our prayers and underway a couple thoughts are centered weeks.

The Farmer’s Almaon their life and faminac says Friday and lies.

The Scotland Com- Saturday are good days munity Center opened for camping, and Sunthis week. It is open day is a good day to from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. quit smoking and wean M o n d a y - T h u r s d a y, animals or children.

The Crabtree Cemclosed on Friday. They serve lunch at 11:45 etery cleanup, and aseach day. They play sociated activities, origpool and work puzzles inally scheduled for every day, play bingo on Sunday, are cancelled.

Tuesday and Thursday But the Foursquare and music on Wednes- Church holds a parking day. The center is now lot service at 10:45 a.m.

Monday morning, open to all ages and is for the whole commu- before first light, the waxing moon, Saturn nity, Paul Felton called and Jupiter form a triand ask us to announce angle in the southeastthe Main Line Ministries ern sky.

During the height tent revival will be held on the Scotland School of a recent thundergrounds starting Sun- storm my lumber shed day, June 7, at 6 p.m., took a lightning strike.

Monday, June 8-Friday, While I woke up to the June 12, 7 p.m. nightly. sound of the nearby Scotland Commu- strike, since it happens nity Corporation will not often here, I just rolled be having Breakfast in over and went back to June. We will let you sleep. It had rained so know as soon as we hard that night the rubfeel safe about open- ble wasn’t even smoldering when I discoving up.

Have a safe week ered it the next mornand wear your mask to ing. A nearby pine was protect yourself as well scorched 60 feet up but as the other people that the fire had spread no you come into contact more than 2 feet into

The Van Buren County Retired Teachers and School Employees announced their annual scholarship winner for the 2020 school year.

Each applicant

completed an application, wrote about themselves and what they hope to do in the future.

Every applicant must be going into the field of education and attend-

ing college.

This year’s winner is Anna Lee of Clinton High School. Anna is the daughter of Justin and Caroline Lee of Clinton.

Cemeteries

for June 21 has been cancelled this year.

Families are welcome to change flowers. Donations for upkeep of grounds may be sent

to: Holly Mountain Cemetery Trust Fund, 7419 Holly Mountain Road, Clinton AR 72031.

the surrounding leaf litter. The situation would have been far different had the ground been dry. Standing looking at the remains, I was amazed to find myself feeling gratitude.

If you have info about the greater CrabHolly Mountain tree and west 16 community, call or text Jeff Decoration scheduled Burgess, 745-1249.

Holly Mountain

Activities planned for center The county’s senior of parking lot activities, the first week of June. citizen centers remain according to VBCAP There will be parking lot closed as the Van Bu- director Pamala Drae- bingo and a curbside ren County Aging Pro- ger. No entering of the meal to take home. gram awaits word from building will be allowed, Another week will the governor about re- even for restroom use, feature live music at opening operations. so activities will be lim- curbside pickup.

The older population ited to 30 minutes. CliA few other options Patsy Ward remains in the high-risk ents will be reminded have been discussed, category. to consider this before and are in the works.

Formosa However, the White leaving home.

The county’s senior I had a phone vis- River Area Agency on Clinton Senior Cen- centers are in Clinton, it with Ruth Webb, she Agin has just approved ter will begin Park- Damascus and Shirley. is doing pretty good. a very limited amount ing Lot Wednesdays Her son, Ronny and his wife Brenda Webb returned home to Texas last week.

DeLane Story has been gardening. She also got a new perm. She was glad to get a new do!

2020 Clinton dential Scholars selects Sindee Morse has been busy working on High School gradu- honored scholars annuher mom and dad's ate Brooke Bradford of ally based on their acacamper and house. Shirley has been named demic success, artisShe gave the camper a a 2020 Presidential tic and technical excelgood cleaning with the Scholar, U.S. Education lence, essays, school Secretary Betsy DeVos evaluations and tranpower washer.

She and David built announced recently. scripts, as well as evBradford is one of idence of community new banisters for their front porch also. I know 161 outstanding Ameri- service, leadership, and they are proud of all can high school seniors demonstrated commitwho have demonstrat- ment to high ideals. they do.

Sammie Story's ed outstanding acaSince 1983, each company on Saturday demic achievement, ar- U.S. Presidential Scholwas her great grand- tistic excellence, tech- ar has been offered the nical expertise, lead- opportunity to name son, E.J. Rolen. citizenship, his or her most influen- Brooke Bradford I went to the doc- ership, tor for a checkup on service, and contribu- tial teacher. Each disWednesday. After that tion to school and com- tinguished teacher is The teacher chosen we went to Searcy to munity. honored with a person- for recognition by BradThe White House al letter from the secre- ford was Chad Mooney complete some business. We shopped at Commission on Presi- tary of Education. of Clinton High School.

Kroger while we were there. It was nice weather and I enjoyed getting out a little bit.

Anne Mann came by for a while on Saturday. We had a good visit.

Donna and Richard Sherrod went to Searcy on Saturday to visit their granddaughter.

She has bought a new house and is redecorating. Congratulations to Meal deliveries will begin on Wednesday, June 3. Five days worth of her.

God bless all with a meals will be delivered by the Clinton School District every Wednesday good week and keep us in June. Expect delivery around the same time that they have been previously delivered. all well.

Clinton grad named presidential scholar

Clinton School District Menu: June 3-7

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Obituaries

at Holly Mountain Cemetery for family and friends. Family requests donations to the Hospice of the Ozarks or the Alzheimer's Association.

Alice Fancher

Alice May Fancher, age 77, departed peacefully to her heavenly home with her family at her side on May 24, 2020. She was born on June 20, 1942 in Ozark, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John and Euticha Gregory-Parker. Alice was a devout Christian who faithfully served her church, Pee Dee Baptist, as a treasurer and Sunday School teacher for many years.

She was a devoted wife to her husband of 60 years and a loving mother. Alice loved learning, cooking for family and friends, and serving others. She had a lifelong interest in self-improvement and pursuing a healthy lifestyle. Alice worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 11 years as a Poultry Inspector and for the Clinton Arkansas Public School District for 23 years, retiring in 2013.

Alice is survived by her husband, Ibert Fancher of Clinton, Arkansas; her two sons, Bryan Fancher and his wife, Deanna, of Harvest, Alabama and Kendall Fancher and his wife, Nan, of Bowling Green, Virginia; her daughter Cheryl Human and her husband, Dee, of Mountain Home, Arkansas; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters Alfreda Covert of Altus, Arkansas, Geneva Scott of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Wanda Rainey of Clinton; and numerous other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers John Garner and Gordon Dean; and sisters Locha Bea Kirkendall and Pauline King.

Pallbearers were Kyle Human, Ryan Human, Nicole Berg, Ibert (Chad) Fancher, Dylan Fancher, and Dalton Fancher. Deanna Grace Human was Honorary Pallbearer.

Funeral was 11 a.m.

Thursday, May 28, at Pee Dee Baptist Church in Clinton. A graveside service was

brother, Randall Tumbleson and wife Keri; sister, Pamela Newell; two grandchildren; and other family members.

Melissa is preceded in death by her sister, Shelly.

Visitation was Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Services were 12 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Shady Grove Church with Paul Felton officiating. Burial was at Shady Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Blake Quarrles, Dylan Tumbleson, Steven Smith, Jason Tumbleson, Jeremy Tumbleson, Richard Tumbleson.

Linda MacNear Avis Black

Avis Imogene Black, age 95, of Scotland, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020. She was born January 26, 1925 in Scotland, a daughter of John Daniel Bost and Zada Ann Hartsell Bost.

Avis was the widow of Harvey Bess Black. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Other than her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Crosby Bost, Carna Bost Emerson, Cena Bost Stroud, Celia Bost Goodson, Eather Bost, and Alvis Bost.

Graveside service was 2 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Old Liberty Cemetery with Tommy Acton officiating.

Linda Lorraine (Vradenburgh) MacNear, 77, of Shirley, Arkansas passed away at her home on May 20, 2020.

Linda was born on January 24, 1943 in Newburgh, New York to the late Howard and Doris (Cables) Vradenburgh.

Linda had many jobs in her life which included homemaker, housekeeping, saw mill, and sewing factory.

Linda was a Christian.

Linda is survived by her son, David Wayne MacNear; three daughters, Wendy Lynn MacNear, Belinda June MacNear, and Melissa Babson; one brother, Wayne Vradenburgh; one sister, Lois Roesch; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William P. MacNear III; brother, Howard Vradenburgh Jr.; sister, June Kossovsky; and one granddaughter.

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Dorthy Bramlett

Dorthy Lee Bramlett, 90, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away on May 24, 2020 at her home. She was born in Clinton to the late Walter and Jess (Williams) Casey.

Dorthy was a homemaker and charter member of the Botkinburg Baptist Church.

She married Lewis Bramlett on March 29, 1947 and they celebrated 51 years of marriage before his passing on September 11,1998.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons James Lewis Bramlett, Russell Dale Bramlett; and daughter, Linda Sue Howard.

Elk festival canceled Arkansas Game and Fish ing battle to slow the

The Buffalo River Elk Festival, originally planned for June 26-27 has been canceled, according to a social media post from the festival planning committee in Jasper. The cancellation was in accordance with Arkansas Department of Health guidelines amid the continu-

Dorthy is survived by six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Sue Ross of Harrisville, Missouri and Asa Cornwell of Elm Springs, Arkansas.

Services were held at Botkinburg Baptist Church with Brother Lewis Puckett and Brother Jeff Deckard officiating. Interment was at Plant Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas.

Pallbearers: Duke Harper, Michael Bramlett, Rocky Kirkendoll, Wilbur Bramlett, Shawn Brewer and Johnny French.

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spread of the virus that causes Covid-19.

“This decision was a difficult one to make, but the health and safety of our community is paramount,” the post stated. “We are looking into dates later this year when we might be able to celebrate after restrictions change.”

The staff of The Voice of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones.

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Melissa Bellamy

Melissa Anne Tumbleson Bellamy, 49, of Clinton, departed from this world on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was born March 24, 1971 in Conway, Arkansas to Vernon Lee and Marilyn Cox Tumbleson. Melissa was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Brandon Bellamy and wife Shanna;

The drawing of elk hunting permits, one of the largest draws to the festival for many Arkansas hunters, will be conducted this year using the same electronic drawing system used for turkey, deer and alligator hunt drawings.

“Applicants won’t have to do anything extra to enter the online drawing,” said Wes Wright, elk program coordinator for the Ar-

May 30, 2020 with services following at 11 a.m. at the Scotland Lighthouse Church with Shelia Gardner officiating. Burial was at Foster Cemetery.

Allen Horn

Julia Standridge

Julia Etta Standridge passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, 18 days shy of her 91st birthday. She was born July 12, 1929, and taught adult Sunday school for more than 35 years.

She learned from her daddy the joy of reading and singing, which she did all her life. Spending time with her family, enjoying family trips and gatherings was the highlight of her year. A thought she had heard during a funeral service once and often quoted was, “It’s not the beginning and ending dates on the headstone but what’s between the dashes.” She lived and loved between the dashes.

Julia is preceded in death by her parents, George, and Bertha Collins; two brothers, Alexandra Collins and George “Milo” Collins; one sister, Valoria “Babe” Smith; and one grandson, Erric Biggs.

Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Kenneth Marlin (Berniece) of Sikeston, Missouri, and Howard Standridge of Scotland, Arkansas; one daughter, Linda McAllister (Rick) of Scotland, Arkansas; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Collins Sr. of Scotland, Arkansas; four sisters, Jackie Felton, Aletha Galbraith, Roxanne Bramlett of Clinton, Arkansas and Brenda Hammons of Bertrand, Missouri; and a host of other family members.

Visitation was Saturday,

kansas Game and Fish Commission. “Instead of printing out the applications and loading them into a squirrel cage, it will be done by a completely random digital system by a vendor outside of the AGFC just like the rest of our draws.”

Wright says the three elk hunting permits normally reserved for applicants who enter at the festival will be included in the online

Allen Christopher "Goo" Horn, age 78 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, May 29, 2020 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born in Chimes, Arkansas on May 23, 1942 to Solomon Horn and Essie Trammel Horn.

Goo worked in construction for many years while living in Louisiana. He also did farm work and drove heavy equipment when he and his family lived in California.

Goo enjoyed gardening and loved to take his grandchildren fishing or for a ride on the four-wheeler.

Survivors include his wife of almost 53 years, Mary Louise Treat Horn; his children, Tammy Myatt and husband Jay of Marshall and Stephen “Sam” Horn of Leslie; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Betty Hokett and husband Jim of Oklahoma, Evelyn Lawson of Dumas, Ruby Horn and wife Carolyn Sue of Marshall, Jack Horn of Clinton and Violet Rose and husband Ray of California; and many other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and one son, John Michael Horn.

Services will be held at a later date and will be private.

Jack McKay

Jack Sawyer McKay went to be with the Lord during his birth on May 27, 2020. Jack is the son of Gregory and Amanda McKay. He is survived by two sisters, Maria and Vera; and grandparents Bobby and Judi McKay of Shirley, Arkansas and Harvey and Carol Owens of Houston, Texas.

Graveside services were 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2020 at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas. with the Rev. Mary Vano officiating.

draw, bringing the total permit count available for the drawing to 23.

“This is obviously not ideal, and we hope to continue the elk permit drawings at the festival next year, but we also want to give hunters the opportunity to hunt elk this year and

to have as much time as possible to prepare for their hunt,” Wright said.

Anyone interested in applying for an elk hunt permit in Arkansas has until 11:59 p.m., June 1 to complete their registration at www.agfc.com.

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The Tucker family, circa 1940, included (back row from left) Vita Tucker Willis "Pink" Holley was a Baptist Circuit preacher who preached and Carroll, Unah Tucker, George Tucker, (front row) Winston Tucker and married people from Fairbanks to the Holly Mountain area. Here he is Johnny Tucker. The family operated a pool hall and cafe in Shirley before shown with his mule, Babe, his transportation. (Submitted by Virginia Potter) returning to the Barrens Community.

County named for 8th president

Step back in time

Van Buren County was named in honor of Martin Van Buren.

Martin Van Buren was the eighth president of the United States (1837-1841), after serving as vice president and secretary of State, both under President Andrew Jackson.

While the country was prosperous when the “Little Magician” was elected, less than three months later the financial panic of 1837 punctured the prosperity.

Only about 5 feet, 6 inches tall, Martin Van Buren dressed fastidiously. His impeccable appearance belied his amiability – and his humble background. Of Dutch descent, he was born in 1782, the son of a tavern keeper and farmer, in Kinderhook, New York.

As a young lawyer

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he became involved in New York politics. As leader of the “Albany Regency,” an effective New York political organization, he shrewdly dispensed public offices and bounty in a fashion calculated to bring votes. Yet he faithfully fulfilled official duties, and in 1821 was elected to the United States Senate.

President Jackson rewarded Van Buren’s loyalty by appointing him secretary of State. As Cabinet members appointed at John C. Calhoun’s recommendation began to demonstrate only secondary loyalty to Jackson, Van Buren emerged as a trusted adviser. Jackson referred to him as, “a true man with no guile.”

The rift in the Cabinet became serious because of Jackson’s differences with Calhoun, a presidential aspirant.

Van Buren suggested that he and Secretary of War Eaton resign, so that Calhoun’s men would also resign. Van The namesake of the county was the eighth president.

Buren was elected vice president on the Jacksonian ticket in 1832, In 1837 the eco- and businesses failed. system and cut off exand won the presiden- nomic panic began. Thousands lost their penditures. cy in 1836.

Hundreds of banks lands. For about five Defeated by the years the United States Whigs in 1840 for was wracked by a de- re-election, he was an pression.

Van Bu- unsuccessful candiren devoted himself to date for president on maintaining the solven- the Free Soil ticket in cy of the government. 1848. He died in 1862.

He opposed placing (The presidential biographies on WhiteHouse.gov from government funds in state banks, fought for “The Presidents of the United For more information, the establishment of an States of America,” by Frank Freidel and Hugh Sidey.) independent treasury

The Gardner Family Reunion has been cancelled. contact Deloris Haney.

Place your classified ads with Terry at 745-8040

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Through the glass - Ozark Health Nursing and Rehabilitation center is now offering “window” visits with residents. Call 745-9547 to arrange a time. (Photo from Facebook) Sudoku Solution

Somebody’s looking - Ernie and Donna Miller of Fairfield Bay were one of the Van Buren County Master Gardeners selections for its “We noticed” program in May. Julia Murray of Clinton was the other recognition recipient. The award aims to let gardeners know their efforts are appreciated. kansas children strugHunger gling with hunger — from page 1 during the summer.

The Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act The Pandemic EBT of 2019 — bipartisan program will help re- legislation I introduced lieve some of that with Sen. Patrick Lestress by providing ahy (D-VT) — will add qualifying families with flexibility to the USDA’s assistance to account Summer Food Service for meals that their chil- Program, which prodren would have re- vides access to healthy ceived at school. lunch and snacks for Unfortunately, food children from low-ininsecurity issues fac- come families when ing Arkansas children school is out. won’t disappear once The SFSP is hamthe coronavirus crisis strung by rules that is behind us. The chal- date back to the 1960s lenge arises every sum- and dictate a one-sizemer. When the school fits-all approach to year ends, it takes with the problem. Currentit the reliable prospect ly, children must travfor a healthy breakfast el to a central location and lunch for children and eat their meals towho participate in the gether. In rural areas, it program. can be difficult for chilI am leading the dren to reach a site, if charge to make federal one even exists. In subchild nutrition programs urban and urban areas, more efficient, flexible inclement weather or and better equipped to violence can keep chilreach those in need — dren from these localike the one in four Ar- tions and cause them

to miss a meal. Because of the rigidity of the program, only 17 percent of eligible students actually receive summer meals.

The Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act of 2019 would allow for meals to be consumed off-site through innovative means like mobile feeding and backpack meal programs. It also would authorize an EBT program for summer.

Our bill pre-dates the current public health emergency, but the efforts underway now mirror the reforms we’ve outlined for the summer meals program.

To reduce exposure risks for Covid-19, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act authorized nationwide waivers allowing offsite meal distribution to a parent or guardian to take home to their children. Our bill would create a similar option

during summer, since requiring children to receive meals at a central location while school is out is often impractical for logistical and safety reasons.

Additionally, the Crossword Solution Pandemic EBT program is essentially the same approach we proposed for families to use during the summer. In USDA pilot programs, summer EBT was shown to reduce child hunger by over 30 percent.

The federal government has rightfully taken steps to help children overcome food insecurity during these difficult times. We shouldn’t forget about these struggles after the crisis brought on by Covid-19 has passed.

Efforts to fight hunger, particularly for our children, must remain a priority in order to ensure Francis of Assisi their health and wellbe"Where there is hatred, let me sow love." ing.

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June 05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronnie Kirkendoll June 05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Knight June 05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosemary Sowell June 05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shari Swenson June 05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Willene Taylor June 05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chace Ward June 05 . . . . . . . . . . . James David Williams June 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zack Bigalow June 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Daniels June 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brittany Gardner June 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Gray June 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abby Sanders June 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dick Smith June 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Tucker June 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Brown June 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reece Fosko June 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shane Kirkendoll June 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrol McCormac June 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Simpson June 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sherri Brown June 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Burroughs June 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Green June 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathleen Hanson June 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Hunter June 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sonny Page June 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Stripling

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Main Street Florist & Gifts Happy Birthday Wishes Tammie Williams, owner 374 Main Street Clinton, AR • (501)745-3569 We deliver same day.

Teleflora & FTD Wire Services Available

www.mainstreetfloristclinton.com Happy Birthday Wishes

Clinton - 179 Elm Street - 501-745-2441 Fairfield Bay - 121 Lost Creek Pkwy - 501-884-3384 www.regions.com Member FDIC

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501-745-4247 for you and your family.

P.E.H. Supply Inc. Plumbing, Electrical, Hardware, Industrial.

Happy Birthday Wishes to You! Cletes "Bill" Blantz, owner MMC (SW) U.S. Navy (Ret.) 4319 Highway 65 South Clinton, Arkansas 72031 Phone: 501-745-6222 Fax: 501-745-2102

Happyhday birthes! wis RadioShack®

Northside Shopping Center 117 Bone St

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Fun & Games

Weekly Crossword

June 2, 2020

Puzzle solutions on page 6

Sudoku Sudoku: The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9. A cell is the smallest block in the game. A row, column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells.

Rules Solve the Word Find or Where In the County Is This? for your chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice.

Puzzle entries may not be a photocopy; originals from newspaper only. A drawing from correct entries will be held each month and the winning name will receive a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner each month.

To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice/P.O. Box 1396/Clinton AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 328 Main St., Clinton. You can also call 745-8040 to tell us where the week's picture was taken.

Deadline to enter is July 3, 2020 at 2 p.m. The drawing will be at 4 p.m.

Where In the County Is This?

May winner Erwin Vandygriff is winner of the May contest drawing.

Please contact the Voice office to claim your prize.

Where can you see this in Van Buren County?

Tell us for your chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice. See Rules on this page.

Cryptogram: Francis of Assisi

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CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church asInglesia Pentecostes Fe en Accion. If you can identify this week's Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!)

Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 757-2069 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013

Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781

Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Clinton 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Lute Mountain Road, off Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa

Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 501-215-1595 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467

Last Week's Featured Church

Inglesia Pentecostes Fe en Accion, 769 Hwy 65 Business, Clinton

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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dennard Cemetery Decoration

will have a Church Service only June 7 at 10:30 am.

PERSONALS

EMPLOYMENT

UNFINISHED TINY HOME FOR SALE

PUN OF THE WEEK ....................

My parents say I can’t drink coffee anymore.

Or else they’ll ground me.

No dinner.

Bring mask and lawn chair.

Mail donations to Dennard Cemetery, P.O. Box 21, Dennard, AR. 72629 or drop off at Simmons Bank.

WANTED

Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition.

Call Tom 501-745-4378

MISC. FOR SALE

EHC L.O.V.E. Club

of Clinton provides loving opportunities for volunteerism and education.

For info: 745-1249

Lalla Ostergren’s books “My Road Home” $15.00 and "12 Months of Gardening" $10.00 at The Voice 328 Main Street Clinton

RESEARCH

Reflect A Moment He said, "But he who sent me is true and I am only speaking to this world what I myself have heard from him."

PERSONALS

THINKING BIG “You must do the things you think you cannot do.”

-Eleanor Roosevelt

Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.

Stay home.

EMPLOYMENT

F. L. Davis Cash Lumber

Stay safe.

REAL ESTATE

WE BUY LAND

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FOR CASH •••••••••••••• Bar E Investment, Tom Elliott Assoc. Broker Ark. Mtn.Real Estate

Readers, use these Personal Spots to say Happy Birthday, Wish someone Good Luck, Contact old friends, make new friends.

Shout out that you are alive an well in Van Buren County.

The cost is $5.00 for 25 words or less.

Disabled veteran looking for an older 3BR/2BA house with a big yard in the Choctaw/Bee Branch area, to rent now and later to buy.

Must be wheel chair accessible. Would prefer gas heat and gas cook stove. Don't mind a window, air conditioner unit.

Call (501) 757-3081

For Rent

FOR SALE OR LEASE 20x40 Office with 8x40 Covered Porch and 3 Green Houses on 1 acre on Highway 65 South, Clinton, AR

LEGAL

Sponsored by J.P. J. Bradford VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2020-15 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE COUNTY TO PURCHASE SERVICES AND/OR GOODS FROM PROUT IMPLEMENT COMPANY, TO DECLARE UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES DUE TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF AN COUNTY EMPLOYEE WHO IS THE SPOUSE OF THE OWNER/EMPLOYEE OF SAID BUSINESS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: Section 1. Affirmation. It comes before this Court and is affirmed that it is in the best interest of the county to conduct county business with Prout Implement Company in which the owner/employee of said company is the spouse of an County Employee of Van Buren County, that being Debra Prout.

Section 2. Circumstances Defined. The following is a description of the circumstances at issue in this matter which encompass unusual circumstances pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-1202: i. The type of work needed, ii. Prout Implement Company is a reputable company in Van Buren County; The following are approved to provide services and/or goods to Van Buren County as outlined in this Ordinance: i. Prout Implement Company, including its employees

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY •••• Office or Retail Sites for lease 2000 to 2500 sq ft •••• NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call: 501-253-0924

Section 3. Legislative Intent.

Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-1202 it is the intent of this Court that the legal premise of this ordinance be construed liberally to effect smooth county operations.

Section 4. Emergency Clause. It is imperative for county operations to continue smoothly, efficiently and effectively, therefore this ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in force and shall take effect upon passage and publication.

Approved this 21st day of May, 2020 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James .

Dale James, County Judge

DUPLEXES FOR RENT Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit.

Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682

501-745-4378

---------Applications can be picked up at 160 Park Street Clinton, AR

••••••••••••• 16X40 two lofts ••••••••••••• New cabinets ••••••••••••• New gas oven ••••••••••••• New counter top gas stove ••••••••••••• New on demand Hot Water ••••••••••••• Completely Wired ••••••••••••• Sheet Rock to finished ••••••••••••• New Heater/AC Unit ••••••••••••• New 200 amp Breaker Box ••••••••••••• Can see at 6624 Hwy 16W Clinton, AR 72031 •••••••••••• Please, call first 501-745-3434 Ask for Dave ••••••••••••

For Sale

will be taking applications for a full time hardware clerk/ cashier position.

The positions requires excellent customer service skills, the ability to multitask, reliability, and previous cash handling experience. If you are social media/tech savvy, this would be a plus.

REAL ESTATE

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $425-$650/month.

Deposit required.

Call for availability (501) 581-8640 After 2:00 pm

Call 501-940-5448

Call 745-8040 to place an ad in the classifieds

Pro-Stor Mini Storage If contents of storage units #3, #14, #65, #74, #84, #92, #29, and #C14 are not claimed or paid for by June 10, 2020, the contents of these units will become the property of Pro-Stor Mini Storage.

NOTICE OF SALE HARNESS AUTOMOTIVE AND RECOVERY SHIRLEY,AR. 72153 501-253-5998 THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE IS IN OUR POSSESSION. 1991 white Oldsmobile VIN#1G3HY54C7M1805569 If not claimed within 45 days of this publication it will be dismantled, destroyed or sold at public auction.

Contact HARNESS AUTOMOTIVE AND RECOVERY AT 501-253-5998

Sponsored by J.P. Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2020-16 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REVISED VAN BUREN COUNTY EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICY FOR ALL VAN BUREN COUNTY EMPLOYEES; WHEREAS: The Quorum Court of Van Buren County recognizes that the Employee Personnel Policy needed updating; and WHEREAS: The Employee Personnel Policy has been in revision for many months with significant updates from the prior Personnel Policy.

NOW jm, ARKANSAS THAT: Section 1: The Van Buren County Employee Personnel Policy has been updated.

Section 2: The updates are more in-line with the majority of the counties in Arkansas and AAC. Section 3: The new updated Personnel Policy will be filed in the County Clerk’s office for anyone to review during normal working hours.

Sponsored by J.P. M. Philips VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2020-14

FOR RENT

LEGAL

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A NEW FUND #3511 FOR THE COUNTY HOSPITAL A.E.D.C. GRANT AND TO APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS. WHEREAS: A Grant has been awarded to Ozark Health to provide assistance in the COVID-19 emergency as per Resolution 202011 and 2020-12 in the amount of $250,000.00 and $15,000.00; and WHEREAS: these funds need to be appropriated into the individual line items as stated below.

3511-302-3100 Maintenance & Operations $130,480.00 3511-302-4004 Machinery & Equipment $119,520.00

Section 4: This ordinance will supersede any ordinance prior, concerning the County Personnel Policy.

Section 5: This ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare, it is therefore declared that an emergency exists and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.

Approved this 21st day of May, 2020 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James .

Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .m Bradford, County Clerk

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION

$250,000.00

No.: 71PR-19-28

3511-302-2024 Maintenance & Service Contracts $10,000.00 3511-302-3040 Advertising & Publication $2,500.00 3511-302-3001 Accounting & Audit $ 2,500.00

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF CADENCE LYNN ENGLES, a minor NOTICE OF HEARING

$15,000.00

TO: Phillip Ray Engles

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT:

You are hereby notified that on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, beginning at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, a hearing will be held in the above referenced matter in the Courtroom of the Van Buren County Annex located at 100 Success Drive, Ste 27, Clinton, Arkansas, on the Petition for Adoption.

Fund #3511-302 be created for the Ozark Health Grant and a total $ 265,000.00 be appropriated into the line items as stated above..

Approved this 21st day of May, 2020 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James .

Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

/s/ Kent Tester KENT TESTER AR Bar #: 89123 Attorney Ad Litem 230 Hwy 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501)745-7077 kent@testerlaw.com

June 2, 2020

The Voice of Van Buren County

Fishing Report

Ian Seng of Little Rock caught his first rainbow trout, with Austin Kennedy guiding him in the Beaver Lake tailwater in Northwest Arkansas. Photo provided by Austin Kennedy.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 5-272020) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service (501-230-0730) says the Greers Ferry Lake level is still above seasonal pool. Recent rains have caused the Little Red River to be off-color occasionally. However, daily generation helps clear it up to fishable conditions.

Generation pattern has been unpredictable recently, but most days see lower water providing wading opportunities especially in the mornings. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information.

For fly-fishing, Lowell recommends San Juan worms, caddis pupa, hare’s ear, sowbugs and streamers. Hot pink and white bodies on chartreuse jigheads are recommended for Trout Magnet spin fishing. Be safe while enjoying the river.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 469.40 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl). (updated 5-272020) Fish ’N Stuff (501834-5733) in Sherwood says the water has risen 3-4 feet, while the temperature is in the 70s.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are both being caught in 10-15 feet depth on Carolina rigs, buzzbaits, flukes and jigs in the shallow brush. Crappie can be caught trolling a crankbait in 15 feet of water on the main lake points. Bream are biting redworms and can be caught from 10 feet deep all the way up in the shallow bushes.

North Arkansas

White River

(updated 5-272020) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said that last week they had several rain events (combined for a bit over 2 inches), cooler temperatures

and moderate winds.

“This is the same thing that I wrote last week,” he noted as it was still raining. The lake level at Bull Shoals rose 3.1 feet to rest at 30.1 feet above seasonal power pool of 662 feet msl.

This is 5.1 feet below the top of flood pool.

Upstream, Table Rock rose 7.1 feet to rest at 9.2 feet above seasonal power pool and 5.1 feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake fell 1.1 feet to rest at 7.2 feet above seasonal power pool and 1.4 feet below the top of flood pool. The White saw moderate generation and significant wadable water. Norfork Lake rose 7.6 feet to rest at 25.2 feet above seasonal power pool of 556.75 feet msl and 1 foot below the top of flood pool. The Norfork tailwater had moderate flows and reliable wadable water.

The White River system lakes are very near the top of flood pool.

As soon as the flooding clears downstream, expect heavy generation and no wadable water for some to come.

The White has

fished well. The hot spot has been Rim Shoals.

The hot flies were olive Woolly Buggers (sizes 8, 10), Y2Ks (sizes 14, 12), prince nymphs (size 14), zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead sizes 16, 18), pheasant tails (size 14), ruby midges (size 18), root beer midges (size 18), pink and cerise San Juan worms (size 10), and sowbugs (size 16). Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective (John’s current favorite combination is a size 14 pheasant tail with a size 18 ruby midge suspended below it).

Norfork Tailwater

(updated 5-272020) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said Norfork Lake rose 7.6 feet to rest at 25.2 feet above seasonal power pool of 556.75 feet msl and 1 foot below the top of flood pool. The Norfork tailwater had moderate flows and reliable wadable water.

The White River system lakes are very near the top of flood pool.

As soon as the flooding clears downstream, expect heavy generation and no wadable water for some to come.

The Norfork is fishing better. Navigate this stream with caution as things have changed a bit during the recent flooding. There has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, 20, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and

silver bead) and soft hackles (sizes 14, 16) like the Green Butt.

Egg patterns have also been productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective.

Try a small ruby midge (size 18) suspended 18 inches below a red fox squirrel and copper.

The fishing is better in the morning.

Dry Run Creek is fishing very well. With the coronavirus pandemic there has been little pressure. The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size 12), various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise size 10) and mop flies.

Remember that the White and Norfork Rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. Be sure and thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soles that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo.

NorthWest Arkansas

Beaver Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 1,129.73 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.00 feet msl). (updated 5-272020) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) says, “Rain and more rain.

Holiday boat traffic and high water are making fishing a little on the tough side.

“Stripers are good.

Short periods of top-

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water are happening in mid-lake area early and late. Good spots are Rambo, Rocky Branch and Fords Creek. Walleye are still fair/good.

You need to hit all points on lower end with crawler harnesses. Bass are setting up in post-spawn areas. I have graphed some big schools of spots as of late and picking them off of big boulders on main lake points that have those large rocks in 25-30 feet of water. Crappie are fair to good. Again you have to move to find them.

Some are really shallow and some very deep.

Be flexible when targeting crappie. We also have been pulling Bandit 300s in mid-lake arms, catching some big crappie last week with white bass mixed in. Catfishing is a bright spot with some large fish caught on jugs and trotlines. Rivers are going to come up next few days, pushing muddy water into river arms.

Catfishing up in those areas should be fantastic this week. Bream are starting to bed and can be caught throughout the lake.”

Beaver Tailwater

(updated 5-272020) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-2440039) says this past week “has been a weather roller coaster. The river is swollen and the water is moving. Fishing for multiple species has proven to be quite the task, so I just focused on the trout. If you can find the right areas by boat, you can get on a few fish.

Most fish were caught with light terminal tackle, fished with various PowerBaits.

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Guidance for self home quarantine Arkansas Department Know how it spreads • These droplets can if you are running of Health • There is currently land in the mouths or essential errands,

The Arkansas Department of Health wants to keep you informed regarding the novel coronavirus and inform you about how to self home quarantine.

If you have had close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 or traveled from New York state or any international location within the last 14 days, your medical provider will recommend that you home quarantine. You must remain home for 14 days after you had last contact with that the person who tested positive or left that country to prevent the spread of the virus.

Self home quarantine for 14 days will protect your family and community. Click here to see how to self home quarantine.

Self home quarantine means: • Remain at home and avoid all public activities. This means do not go to work, church, school, stores (including grocery stores), nor any public events or places.

• Do not have visitors in your home.

• If you live in a home with other people, stay in a separate room. If that is not possible, wear a face mask when you are in the same room and stay at least 6 feet away from them (i.e. practice social distancing even in your home) • Wash your hands and use an alcoholbased hand sanitizer often. Do not share personal items such as dishes, cups, forks, spoons, towels, etc.

• Do not leave your home except to get urgent or emergency medical care. If you need to see a doctor for reasons other than a medical emergency, please call your medical provider ahead of time to make proper arrangements.

• In the event of a medical emergency, call 911. Tell them that you are in home quarantine due to possible novel coronavirus exposure.

Keep a face mask on until a health care provider asks you to remove it. If you do not have a mask, use a kerchief or other similar device to cover your nose and mouth.

• Do not use any public transportation (buses, taxis, ride share services, or airplane).

• Check yourself for fever twice a day. This means taking your temperature in the morning and before bed at night. Write it down on the table found on the next page of this letter.

Your doctor will need this information to determine when you are able to resume normal activites or if you need additional care.

If you begin to have symptoms such as fever, cough, or trouble breathing, or if you otherwise feel sick, contact your health care provider.

no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019.

• The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.

• The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.

• Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).

• Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.

noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

• Some recent studies have suggested that Covid-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.

Monitor health

• Be alert for symptoms.

Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19.

• Especially important

going into the office or workplace, and in settings where it may be difficult to keep a physical distance of 6 feet.

• Take your temperature if symptoms develop.

• Don’t take your temperature within 30 minutes of exercising or after taking medications that could lower your temperature, like acetaminophen.

This evening primrose is growing in the middle of a country road near Crabtree.

(Photo by Jeff Burgess)

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Clinton High School

Honor Students:

Valedictorian John Riley Hinchey

Courtney Webb Livie Dufrene Lauren Wells Natalie Alexander Katelyn Prosser Ellie McCormac Alyson Bramlett Brooke Davenport Emma Coward McKenna Gunn Savannah Calhoun James Thompson

Salutatorian Brooke Bradford

There was no senior class photo for Clinton this year.

Jay Chalk Superintendent

Natalie Alexander

Weston Amos

Tania Armas

Destanee Biggs

Andrew Bond

Brandon Bradley

Kragen Bradley

Alyson Bramlett

Jonathan Bramlett

Kelcey Bramlett

Kendyl Breedlove

Sydney Brown

Imagine with all your mind. Believe with all your heart. Achieve with all your might.

Blake Burgess

Jonathan Carter

Savannah Calhoun

Shawn Cates

Weston Carroll

Cristopher Cifuentes

"It is absolutely still possible to make a difference." — Michelle Obama

CONGRATULATIONS Megan Conroy

to all the 2020 Graduates of Van Buren County!

Graduation is an exciting time.

It's both an ending and a beginning; it's warm memories of the past and big dreams for the future.

Emma Coward

Enjoy your journey!

Mary & Ingram Philips

Congratulations to the Graduates of Clinton, Shirley, and South Side Bee Branch

2020

It’s time to expect more.

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Clinton High School

Jersey Crutchfield

Cameran Cullum

Brooke Davenport

Ethen Drake

Livie Dufrene

Wade Dement

Austin Drake

Marilyn Epley

Codey Edwards.

Joshua Ellis

Jayden Exzabe

Alexander Gaddy

Jacen Gann

Matthew Gonzalez

Yulexy Rodriquez Gonzalez

Alyssa Graddy

Mckenna Gunn

Destiny Hammon

Landon Hensley

Carissa Hill

Kaylee Hobbs

Emily Hogue

Analei Horton

Riley Jackson

Abigail James

Chainy Jimerson

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Clinton High School

Phillip Jones

Kaylei King

Kelsie Kirkland

Hannah Lamb

Annika Landers

Anna Lee

Caleb Linn

Gustavo Lopez

Priscilla Martinez

Elli Mccormac

Elora Oneal

Jessica O'Neal

Jason Patel

Justin Patel

Kelsey Payne

Braden Presnull

Katelyn Prosser

Kayla Prosser

Kailyn Reamon

Klayton Rhoda

Hannah Robinson

Jacob Roberson

Kaylee Robbins

Zackary Rolins

Bobby Russell

Esteban Saavedra

Durnik Schumacher

Tara Slayton

Faith Sowell

Kadance Sowell

Angelica Stone

Glory Stroup

Teana Strickland

Will Taylor

Danielle Teague

Gaige Tharp

2020 Graduates

Here’s to your success and to your brand new life.

NOW GO OUT AND CONQUER THE WORLD! The City of Damascus

2020

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Clinton High School

James Thompson

Javen Thompson

Natalie Tobin

Tyler Treadaway

Amaya Waller

Courtney Webb

"The highest result of education is tolerance."

— Helen Keller

Lauren Wells

Toliver Whillock

Steven Will

Tyler Wilson

Breanna Wisner

Shirley High School Honor Students: Graysen Berry Trista Doty Charlotte Taylor

Valedictorian — Alexis Mascio

Salutatorian — Nate Shaw

Tyrene Gardner Superintendent

Graysen Berry

Damieon Bess

Teigha Black

Madison Boyer

Fisher Bradford

Trista Doty

Garin Gardner

Clayton Handford

~in Shirley~ from FL Davis Hardware

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to do them”

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Shirley High School

Steffanie Howard

Jesse James

Dillon Johnson

Erik Parker

Erika Phillips

Jordan Rushing

Hunter Van Ostran

Zebadiah Widener

Joshua Wood

"Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead."

Mitchell Jones

Jonathan Ryan

Brannon Littell

Charlotte Taylor

Ethan Overturff

"Now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes.

Break rules.

Leave the world more interesting for you being here." — Neil Gaiman

— Nora Ephron

2020 Seniors

May you always dare to do great things with your life.

Congratulations Graduates!

You’re off to Great Places today.

Oh, the Places You’ll Go! You’re off and away!

You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself in any directions you choose.

to the 2020 Seniors of Van Buren County!

Clinton School Shirley School SouthSide Bee Branch You have made us proud!

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South Side-Bee Branch High School Honor Students:

Grace Beavers Valedictorian

Blake Battles Ayden Griffith Maggi Huddleston Jacob McJunkins Brody Smith Daylan Smith Tristan Speer

Hailey Davis Salutatorian

Dr. Aaron Hosman Superintendent

Alexis Acre

Kobe Anderson

Blake Battles

Evelyn Burroughs

Creed Chadwick

Nicolin Chea

Lane Clark

Dakota Crawford

Katlynn Downes

Payton Emmert

Kyle Evans

Kyla Fore

Jonathan Goodnight

Ayden Griffith

Dillon Hall

Maggi Huddleston

Parker Knopp

Michael Lachowsky

Marissa Lamb

Stormi McHam

Caleb McJunkins

Jacob McJunkins

Madeline McKamie

Whitley Newton

"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." — B.B. King

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South Side-Bee Branch High School

Brady Parish

Megan Patty

Jake Quattlebaum

William Raney

Michelle Raymo

William Salinas

Brody Smith

Daylan Smith

Tristan Speer

Emery Squires

Malory Tice

Hunter Tucker

Alexis Tumbleson

Lane Ward

Waylon Way

Katelyn Williams

Codi Wren

Miranda Wright

"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."

— Malcolm X

Congratulations

2020

Seniors Seniors, you deserve to be celebrated – and then some.

This year has been unprecedented. Challenging. Defining.

But here you are, overcoming it all and getting ready for a brand-new journey. Wherever life takes you from here, we have no doubt you will succeed. Enjoy it all!

Briana Yount

Congratulations

Kelcey Bramlett,

and all Van Buren County 2020 Seniors Member FDIC